Implementing Social Action Curriculum in an Elementary Classroom: Reflections from the Journey

Abstract

This study examines how a social studies methods course, with an emphasis in civic education, is taught and carried through from its original implementation within a teacher education social studies course to practicing teachers’ classrooms. Findings suggest that by implementing social action curriculum projects teachers: 1) effectively integrated emerging curriculum, 2) facilitated student-led instruction in a democratic classroom, 3) increased effective communication and built partnerships beyond the classroom, and 4) used structured reflections as a tool for growth and evaluation.

Citation

Veldt, M.V. and Ponder, J. (2010), "Implementing Social Action Curriculum in an Elementary Classroom: Reflections from the Journey", Social Studies Research and Practice, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 45-57. https://doi.org/10.1108/SSRP-01-2010-B0005